Best Arepas De Maiz Corn Fritters Sweet Recipes

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[RECIPE + VIDEO] AREPITAS DE MAIZ (CORNMEAL FRITTERS)



[Recipe + Video] Arepitas de Maiz (Cornmeal Fritters) image

Arepitas de maiz (cornmeal fritters), a delectable side dish that can also be served as a snack or appetizer, are very easy and quick to make.

Provided by Clara Gonzalez

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cornmeal
¼ cup milk (whole or skim) (+ 2 tablespoons)
2 egg (large)
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon aniseed
1½ teaspoon sugar (white, granulated)
1 cup oil for frying

Steps:

  • Mixing ingredients: Mix cornmeal, milk, eggs, salt, aniseed, and sugar. Cover and let it rest in the fridge for an hour (this step is optional, see notes)
  • Frying: In a frying pan heat the oil over medium heat. Pour the mix one spoonful at a time into pan, making small thick pancakes. Fry and turn till golden brown on both sides.
  • Serving: Serve hot as a side dish, as finger food, or to accompany an afternoon drink (cocoa, coffee, or fruit shake).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 g, Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 475 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g

AREPAS DE MAIZ (CORN FRITTERS, SWEET)



Arepas De Maiz (Corn Fritters, Sweet) image

Arepas bring childhood memories... they are so extremely good. They can be served as a side dish or just as an appetizer.

Provided by l0ve2c00k

Categories     Caribbean

Time 4h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups cornflour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 -3 cups warm water (or milk)

Steps:

  • Mix all powder ingredients.
  • Add eggs and water or milk until mixture is creamy and sticks to spoon.
  • Let mixture cool for 2-3 hrs
  • Shape them as balls and fry in hot oil until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.8, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 199.3, Carbohydrate 79.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 17.4, Protein 7.7

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